Luxury Victorian Hayloft barn, newly converted.

You'll love this unique and romantic escape. Set behind fully private, electric gates in a quiet village. The Hayloft Barn is a newly converted first floor, Victorian barn where every care has been taken to retain the character whilst providing comfort and luxury for a relaxing stay. You will find a kingsize bed, roll top bath, huge walk in shower, chesterfield sofa's, smart tv and a fully equipped kitchen. Suitable for well behaved dogs, fully enclosed private garden with BBQ and fire pit. The space The conversion of the Hayloft Barn was completed in late August 2023, meaning that everything is brand new and finished to the highest standard. This first floor, self catered barn has been beautifully restored and provides a light, airy and luxurious place to stay. Situated in the beautiful village of Thistleton, Rutland, we are just 8 miles from Oakham and 11 miles from both Melton Mowbray and the stunning Georgian town of Stamford, making it the ideal spot to explore Rutland and the surrounding area. We see it as the the perfect getaway to enjoy the area, celebrate an occasion, a visit to family or friends and with its easy access to to A1 ( 2 miles), a great stop over to break up a journey or place to commute for work in Peterborough, Stamford, Oakham, Uppingham, Grantham or Melton Mowbray. The area has so much to offer, Rutland Water, Burghley Park, Belvoir Castle, Belton House, Rockingham Castle to name but a few and is bursting with fabulous garden centres, cafe"s and well stocked farm shops. Walking and cycling are very popular within Rutland, and the area has a great selection of village pubs to re-fuel at. There is a wonderful selection of great places to eat, and if you are looking for a really special meal, the Michelin starred Olive Branch at Clipsham is just a 5 minute drive away, or the George at Stamford and Hambeleton Hall on the Rutland Peninsula are also highly recommended. On entering the barn, there is a hallway with shoe rack, storage cupboard and one of the 140year old stable partitions from below which we have repurposed along with some existing bridle hooks to provide a space to hang coats, bags and dog leads etc. This leads to an open plan kitchen, dining living area, where the original beams are a leading feature. There are 2 comfortable, Chesterfield sofas with lots of gorgeous cushions and throws. One of the sofas turns into a double bed and can provide sleeping for an extra 2 if required. A smart TV has Freeview and opportunity to use your own subscriptions. There is also a DVD player and a drawer full of DVDs for you to watch, as well as a cupboard full of board games to play on a cosy evening in. There is underfloor heating that runs throughout the barn. The country style kitchen table provides seating for 4 and is the perfect spot to work (the barn has full Wifi) or dine. The table can be extended if necessary. The kitchen and its many appliances are brand new and include an oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster. The units have a wide range of pots, pans, cutlery, trays, utensils etc and everything you may need to create delicious meals whilst staying at The Hayloft. There is a variety of glasses and serving dishes as well as a platter and pizza board. Basic cleaning products are provided for you at the property, as well as tea, coffee, sugar, milk, oil and salt and pepper. The bathroom is bright, spacious and finished to a very high standard with a quality suite. The roll top bath with bath board is the perfect spot to soak in peace and enjoy a glass of wine. There is also an enormous walk in shower, vanity unit with mirror and drawer storage. Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and bubble bath is provided, along with a hair dryer and lovely, soft towels. A single step down leads to the bedroom, which has a luxurious, King size bed and high end, Egyptian cotton linen, and sumptuous throws and cushions. The window seats is the great spot to sit and read or enjoy a cuppa whilst looking out over the 3.5 acres of mature garden. In here, you will also find a double wardrobe with hangers, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets which give you plenty of storage. Several, local magazines have been sourced to give inspiration and further insight into what the local area has in store as well as a personal guestbook we have created with recommendations and useful numbers for everything from local pubs and restaurants to walks and the nearest shops etc. You will also find basic first aid and safety essentials and an iron and ironing board. Guest access The property is accessed via electric gates, offering privacy and security for your vehicles. There are 2, dedicated parking spaces on the large drive directly outside the Hayloft courtyard garden. This area is fully enclosed, for your own private use and completely dog proof. There is a table with 4 chairs and parasol to sit and enjoy the outside space, bench seating, plus a BBQ, and fire pit and outside lighting. There is a stone built staircase within this area which leads to the front door. The steps are wide and shallow and have a midway platform, plus a retaining wall to allow safe and easy access. There is also an EV charging point (pod point), which can be used if required for an extra charge. We love dogs, we have 2 beautiful whippets of our own and will accept up to 2, well behaved dogs for a small supplement. Please do not leave dogs unattended at the property as it can be stressful for them in a new environment, and for the consideration of our future guests, please ensure you clean up after your dog/s and do not allow them to sleep on the furniture. There are lots of footpaths and tracks in the village and surrounding areas, making it the perfect spot for a walk. Other things to note The Hayloft Barn was built in 1882 as part of Thistleton Grange and was originally a Victorian coach house, with stable stall partitions, used to house the coach horses. The area above was used to store hay and feed. When we moved here in 2020, we were charmed by the old beams and high ceiling, and thought that with some blood, sweat and tears, we could create a wonderful place for guests to stay. We began by this conversation in October 2022 and in late August 23, finished the Hayloft barn as you see it now. We have tried to re-use and preserve as many of the original materials as possible to retain the character and history of the barn. The new staircase was built from our old stone courtyard wall, along with the blue stamped capping stones, even the slabs which make the treads formed the courtyard patio. The end staircase pillars were discovered in the ground when we dug in front of the stables and the stable partition that makes up the backdrop of the kitchen, spent 140 years in the stables. If you look carefully, you will see where the coach horses have been chewing it! We converted the saddle racks to lights and re-purposed the bridle hooks. The garden footpath was once the utility room floor and the slate in the window cills and in front of the french door was from the old dairy in the main house. Its a bit quirky, but we hope by doing this we have kept the charm of the building and that it will still be standing strong in another 140 years to come.